WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has launched a “Hometown Heroes” program honoring first responders in his district. He has said he’s joining the Congressional Crypto Caucus. And he announced he had co-sponsored a bill to combat discrimination against Sikh Americans. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Tuesday he is “more energized than ever” and plans to return to in-person work “within a matter of weeks,” issuing a new statement after months away from Capitol Hill because of an undisclosed medical issue. Kean, who represents New Jersey’s 7th … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., an embattled lawmaker sidelined for months by an undisclosed health issue in November’s general election. Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic nomination in a crowded primary for a battleground New Jersey House seat, according … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York City lawmaker who describes himself as the first “formerly undocumented immigrant” member of Congress was defiant this week when he arrived at Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center waving a court order and demanding entry. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a Washington Heights Democrat, was one of … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass, delivered a sharp rebuke of Maine candidate Graham Platner, breaking with his party over the Senate hopeful’s Nazi-linked tattoo. “I find that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally disqualifying,” Auchincloss told CNN on Monday. “I hope Maine voters agree with … Read more
Democrat Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1981 until he retired in 2013, has died at age 86. In 2008, Lesley Stahl spoke with Frank, the first member to voluntarily come out as gay, about politics, his personal life, the government bailout, and his work as head of the House Financial Services Committee … Read more
Barney Frank, an outspoken Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died, The Associated Press reported, citing his former campaign manager and close friend. He was 86 years old. Frank had been in hospice care for congestive heart failure at his home in Ogunquit, Maine. “People should leave their legacies to other … Read more
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., weighed in Friday on domestic abuse allegations Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife has made against the Ohio Republican congressman, saying “he’s got to work that out.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I don’t get involved in the personal lives … Read more
DES MOINES, Iowa — DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vice President JD Vance will visit Iowa on Tuesday, marking his first visit since taking office to the state where Republicans in less than two years will cast the first votes to pick their party’s next presidential nominee. Vance, who is seen as one of the … Read more
Rep. David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia who served in the House for over two decades, haas died at 80 years old, a source told CBS News. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more. Source link